Dawson Shepherd
The Dawson Shepherd is a compact, thick-stock outdoor knife. Dawson describes it as "Compact, capable, and built for the outdoors."
It has a 3.875" blade (Shepherd XL: 5.5"), textured G-10 handles and Dawson's carbon fiber Kydex sheath. Every Dawson knife is made by hand near Prescott, Arizona, and heat treated in house.
Dawson Shepherd Specs
| Blade length | 3.875 in (Shepherd), 5.5 in (Shepherd XL) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 9.125 in (Shepherd), 10.625 in (Shepherd XL) |
| Blade thickness | 0.200 in (Shepherd), 0.200 in (Shepherd XL) |
| Weight | 9.2 oz (Shepherd), 9.4 oz (Shepherd XL) |
| Blade steel | 80CrV2 or ProCut (Shepherd); 80CrV2 (Shepherd XL) |
| Finishes | Wildfire, Rainstorm and Hamon (differential heat treat) |
| Handle | Textured G-10, interchangeable scales |
| Sheath | Carbon fiber Kydex, MOLLE compatible |
| Made in | Prescott, Arizona, USA |
Specs are from Dawson Knives. Versions and finishes can differ, so check each product listing.
Dawson Shepherd FAQ
What steel is the Dawson Shepherd?
80CrV2, one of Dawson's high-carbon "heritage" steels or ProCut (Shepherd); 80CrV2 (Shepherd XL).
What are the Wildfire, Rainstorm and Hamon finishes?
They are Dawson's blade finishes. Wildfire and Rainstorm are textured, low-reflection finishes, and Hamon is a differential heat treat with a visible temper line, hard at the edge and softer at the spine.
How big is the Shepherd?
The Shepherd has a 3.875" blade and is 9.125" long overall. The Shepherd XL has a 5.5" blade and is 10.625" long overall.
Also see: Marauder, Wilderness, Contractor, or all Dawson knives.